Xyloproct Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per g rectal oint Lidocaine 50 mg, hydrocortisone acetate 2.5 mg. Per supp Lidocaine 60 mg, hydrocortisone acetate 5 mg

Indications/Uses

Pain, itching & discomfort arising from irritated anorectal tissues eg, haemorrhoids, pruritus ani, proctitis, milder forms of anal fissures, post-op pain relief. Supp: In preference to oint for proctitis or internal haemorrhoids.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Oint Apply thin layer several times daily. Max: 6 g daily. Duration: Between 10 days & 3 wk. Supp Insert 1 supp morning & evening & as required after each defecation, insert few min before if painful defecation. Max: 5 supp daily. Duration: Not to exceed 3 wk.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Discontinue use if irritation or rectal bleeding occurs. Not be used w/o concomitant causal therapy in infections caused by viruses, bacteria, pathogenic fungi or parasites. Porphyria. Avoid contact w/ eyes. Prolonged & high-dose use. Concomitant use w/ class III antiarrhythmic drugs eg, amiodarone. Pregnancy & lactation. Oint: May cause local skin reactions due to cetyl & stearyl alcohol.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Drug Interactions

Additive cardiac effects w/ class III antiarrhythmic drugs eg, amiodarone. Potentially toxic plasma conc w/ drugs inhibiting lidocaine metabolism eg, cimetidine or β-blockers. Concomitant use w/ dental inj & other local anaesth, amide-type local anaesth ie, class III antiarrhythmic drugs eg, mexiletine.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Anorectal Preparations

ATC Classification

C05AA01 - hydrocortisone ; Belongs to the class of products containing corticosteroids for topical use. Used in the treatment of hemorrhoids and anal fissures.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Xyloproct rectal oint

Packing/Price

20 g x 1's

Form

Xyloproct supp

Packing/Price

10's

Xyloproct

Manufacturer:

Aspen

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma